Gain relevant experience for careers in a variety of fields including aerospace, biomedicine, energy, manufacturing, transportation and more. Graduates of the program pursue careers in research and development, serve as consultants and become entrepreneurs. For those students interested in pursuing a doctorate, AMP can provide a stepping stone into our Ph.D. program.

This program is for Boeing employees only. It is designed to meet the needs of a variety of engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel involved with the design and fabrication of aircraft hardware. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a background in engineering, physics or chemistry, mechanics of materials, algebra and some calculus.

Available online, part-time classes.

In this three-course certificate program, we’ll explore state-of-the-art methods in aircraft composite design. This program is for Boeing employees only. You should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a background in mechanics of materials.

Available online, part-time.

In this three-course certificate program, students will develop foundational skills in seismic design and analysis of built infrastructure. This course was designed for engineers practicing or planning to practice in areas with high earthquake hazard who want to advance their knowledge of and ability to implement seismic structural analysis and design.

Available online, with real-time meetings.

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll acquire the skills needed to develop embedded and real-time software for microcontrollers and microprocessors. We’ll cover how to design, develop, test, debug and document low-level software for embedded devices using C, programming, C++ programming and ARM assembly. Designed for developers and technical professionals with experience programming in the C or C++ languages.

Available online, part-time.

In this four-course certificate program, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge to become a successful technical lead, first-level manager or program manager in an organization of any size. We’ll explore how to communicate with business professionals and participate in negotiations and the decision making process. Increase your confidence in leading diverse teams, mentoring employees, making data-driven decisions and guiding complex projects to completion.

Classes online and on campus. Part-time.

In this certificate program, you’ll learn to apply innovative industry techniques to design and optimize complex systems across a variety of engineering disciplines. We’ll take an interdisciplinary approach to topics in systems engineering, project management, supply chain management and financial modeling while considering the various multicultural factors that impact these areas.

Programming available online and in-person, part-time.

In this three-course certificate program, we’ll undertake an in-depth study of aircraft design and analysis. This program is open to Boeing employees only. It is geared to those involved in a range of disciplines, including structures, flight science, loads, manufacturing, liaison and fleet support.

Available online, part-time option

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the critical issues surrounding the planning and development of sustainable transportation systems. Designed for professionals who work on transportation and sustainability issues, along with those who want to enter the field. Available online.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is an advanced engineering degree that prepares students for leadership roles in academia, industry, and research institutions specializing in aeronautics and astronautics.

Available full-time, on campus

Students come to this multidisciplinary biomedical research and engineering program from a wide array of backgrounds, and graduates of the program demonstrate high achievement in bioengineering while excelling in intellectual leadership and independence as a scientific researcher.

Graduate coursework typically includes subjects of importance to all chemical engineers, such as thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, and applied mathematics. Students are encouraged to take additional courses to gain experience in areas relevant to their research.

Students in the CEE Ph.D. program work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world. Students who pursue Ph.D. degrees often obtain high-level jobs in industry or go on to work in academia.

Available on campus.

The Allen School provides every student accepted to our Ph.D. program with full financial support in the form of teaching and research assistantships or fellowships, from program inception to degree. Students earn an integrated master’s degree on their path to the Ph.D.

Available on campus.

The Ph.D. program prepares students for work in academia or industry as independent researchers and scholars. It is the highest degree awarded in the field. Students work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world.

Available on campus, full-time.

The HCDE doctoral program prepares students for careers as scholars and researchers through relevant coursework, mentorship from faculty, and collaboration with peers. Early in the program, students may explore different topics and research areas through Directed Research Groups and other independent projects.

This advanced program trains engineers for leadership roles in academia, industry and research institutions.

Students must demonstrate strong scholastic ability throughout the program to complete independent research and to contribute creatively to advanced developments in engineering. The degree is approximately 30% course work and 70% research. Ph.D. students can attend the University of Washington on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Available on campus, in-person.

In this hands-on, project-based certificate program, we’ll explore how GPU Computing and Scientific Visualization support reshaping and reenvisioning the world in novel dimensions. In a series of three online complementary classes, you’ll learn and apply the theory, practical hands-on skills, and undocumented “black art” techniques required to develop optimized parallel GPU software.

In this three-course certificate program, we’ll explore how machine learning is reshaping the world — and what tools you’ll need to help make that happen. Students will learn how to implement and evaluate learning algorithms for a broad range of applications and work with state-of-the-art Python libraries for machine learning, such as NumPy and PyTorch.

The Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a multidisciplinary professional graduate degree for recent graduates as well as working professionals. The MAE emphasizes the applied skills and experience needed in industry. The MAE is a terminal, coursework-only degree (does not lead to a PhD). This degree is meant to be completed part-time in three years. Courses meet in the evening, once per week, with all students having the option to attend classes online or in person.

Available campus or online, full-time and part-time options.

The MAB trains students to apply engineering design to address today’s clinical challenges and fulfill the market-based demands of industry and medicine for biotechnology. Students collaborate with world-class faculty from UW and UW Medicine, and local industry partners to transform biomedical research into technologies for improving patient care. Graduates have in-demand skills for work in biomedical industry and translational research.

The MISE is a non-thesis degree designed for engineers, scientists, and mathematicians with at least two years of work experience in a technical environment who wish to excel as complex system thinkers in today's global business environment.

Available online and on campus.

The Master of Science in Aeronautics & Astronautics (MSAA) is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree emphasizing technical expertise as well as preparation for advanced, independent research. MSAA courses are offered on a traditional, daytime schedule. The MSAA is generally intended as a full-time program (five-six quarters) but may also be completed on a part-time schedule. MSAA graduates are eligible to continue toward a PhD.

Available full-time, on campus

Apply basic sciences and engineering to solve biomedical problems. Gain comprehensive research experience. UW Bioengineering’s thesis-based Master of Science students bring diverse experience from a variety of academic disciplines to solve biomedical problems using basic science and engineering principles while gaining comprehensive research experience.

The intensive 1-year M.S. program pairs applied data science instruction with real-world project experience in a chemical engineering and molecular science context. Students complete fundamental ChemE coursework and participate in an industry-sponsored capstone project. Master’s students also have the option of a 2-year research-focused program intended as a bridge to a Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

The MSCE program prepares students to enter the workforce with advanced skills or pursue further studies in a doctoral program. The MSCE degree can increase competitiveness in the job market, advance an existing career, or serve as a gateway to a Ph.D. degree.

Flexible on-campus and online options.

The master of science program prepares students to enter the workforce with advanced skills or to continue on to Ph.D. studies. Master’s degree students include recent undergraduates seeking more technical depth, working engineers who want to advance their career and professionals from other backgrounds seeking to enter the field.

Available on campus, with full-time and part-time options.

This program prepares its graduates for leadership roles in user experience research and design, interface design, interaction design, product design, and human-computer interaction. A flexible schedule allows students to attend part time or full time.

Available on campus with full-time and part-time options.

The MSIE is intended for students who are interested in pursuing an advanced, research-oriented degree for a career in industry, government, or the engineering sciences or in preparation for a Ph.D. The Master of Science program is intended for full-time, on-campus students.

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) will prepare graduates for professional careers in Mechanical Engineering. We offer coursework in a variety of areas including robotics, health, renewable energy, material science, and manufacturing. This degree is intended for students with undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. However, if you have completed standard math, natural science, and engineering fundamental courses, you may qualify for admission to the MSME degree.

Available on campus and online. Flexible part-time and full time options.

The Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering program (PharBE) is an online degree program designed to enable working engineers, scientists, researchers and professionals in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and related industries to explore advanced education in the areas of drug discovery and design, pharmaceutics and translational pharmaceutics, clinical drug and device development, molecular and cellular biology, pathophysiology and pharmacology.

Available online.

An advanced degree provides an edge when applying for senior-level positions or advancing to a higher level in an organization. Designed for working professionals, UW CEE offers several online master’s degree programs, including Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering, Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Energy Infrastructure, Master Of Supply Chain Transportation And Logistics, Master Of Sustainable Transportation. The flexibility of an online program allows students to pursue a specialized focus while setting their own schedule, enabling them to participate from any location and work full-time.

Available online, full-time or part-time.

The Professional Master’s Program (PMP) focuses on cutting-edge technical topics and the latest university research, giving students the expertise needed to drive innovation. Designed for full-time students as well as professionals already working in the field, the PMP prepares graduates for new and rewarding career opportunities. The program leads to a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree.

Evening classes available with full-time and part-time options.

The Allen School’s Professional Master’s Program (PMP) is designed for fully-employed professionals who are interested in continuing on their career paths while acquiring critical skills to move them into positions and projects of greater responsibility and impact. The PMP offers unique benefits to working professionals, including an opportunity to interact with other talented area professionals in a flexible, part-time learning environment that blends focused academic coursework and exciting colloquia offering practical engineering and development insights and tools.

On campus, evening option available.

The User-Centered Design (UCD) Certificate is a graduate-level program for students who want to enhance their skills in user experience (UX) research and design. UCD Certificate students learn sophisticated methods for planning and developing intuitive, user-friendly product designs. Students study the latest theories and practices to keep user needs at the forefront of each stage of the design process.

Available on campus, evening classes.